Straits Echo, 24 November 1917

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    36 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLB OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. yOL. 16. st 4 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 24th NOVEMBER, 1917. Single Copy, IO cents. No. 277.
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    General Smuts on Reprisals
    4356 3 GERMANY'S BOOMERANG. \V« Havb thk Mkans Lieutenant-General Smuts was the guest a t the Connaught Rooms of Sir A kern n Firth, Chairman of the Associat ed Chambers of Commerce, whose Presi dents and Secretaries are at pr-sent -Bating privately in London to discuss trade matters.
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      702 3 NOTICE OF SAFE. e t is b BY ORDER OF THE SUB MORTGAGEE Tho undersigned is instructed to put up for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION I On Monday., the 26, h day of Kit,, 191 f. At Logan's Building, Beach Street, Penang, Tie nndermentioned property of Aisha binti Abram. AT
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    Processor Kettle’s Last Testament.
    1371 4 I have always thought that the death of Lieutenant Thomas Kettle at Ginchy on Bept6mber 9, 1916, from the bullet of a Prussian Guard, the greatest individual lose that Ireland suffered during the war. He was, in my opinion, and I knew him inti* mately, the
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    Foundering of the “Hong War.”
    686 4 Inquiry Opened in the Marine Court. An irqairy into the foundering of the local steamer Hong Wan was begun in the Marine Court Singapore on Thursday morning. The Civil District Judge (Mr, Bilpb Scot*) presided and was accompanied by the Mister Attendant (Commander B.A Cator,
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      299 4 f. I X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXMX W. L. Range of Turkish TOWELS. Have been popular with the public for years and well justify that populaiity by the high standard of quality "that is always maintained. They are thick, soft and absorbent. SIZE. 64 by 28 inches 66 by 28 54 by 31
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      24 4 The Ways of War.’' By Professor T. M. Kettle, Lieutenant 2nd Dablin Fasiliers, With a Memoir by his Wife. (Constable London 7s. fd. net.)
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      797 4 Snifo-like Fains T be sharp, .hooting pains, the i D t«n«« agony of Sciatica, often make death mo able to life, The fiery darts IhTt r «f fm« bip to heel, the sleepless nights, the ches? less day—why not stop all this tD( i 111 barb to health and comfort
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    “A Conceited Fellow.”
    1206 5  -  [By Tom Wright.] No. This is not going to be about Me, though I will admit, if it so please you that it is improbable you have had among your acquaintances any man more conceited than I. Unless, it may be. you hare known one who was
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    Correspondence.
    734 5 A Visit to the Best House a.t Lumut [To THE Edito* of the Strait» Echo. 1 Dear Sir, The boat reached Lumut at about 7 am, and accustomed to having an early breakfast I was looking forward with pleasure to the anticipated Dejeunner de Luxe I expected to have
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    A Municipal Case.
    198 5 The case against Nonia Cheah Beng Yearn for failing to make certain alterations to her premises in Bishop Street as required by the Municipality, which was postponed from last Saturday in order that a sketch plan be submitted by the Municipality for the approval of both the
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    London Rubber Market.
    28 5 OPnm Owr Own Correspondent,) London, November 22 The prices in the London Bobber Mari r* to day were: Pale Crepe 2/51 Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/4|
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    Tin and Rubber.
    186 5 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $129.00, buyers no sellers, in Sine -.pore (refined) at $130.50, business done, (125 tens sold) and in London at £282 st. spot and at £2Bl ss. three months. Messrs. Boustead A Co. inform us that the following were
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      796 5 ise SH B* 9H <*- SH an* at* 8K» an AT T.ChNLGHT I Penang Popular Play House Where TO-WX3HT everybody goes E MPIRETHEATR Business Manager Thomas Shafto. E -58 -50 —58 3 —S' —Si i -a SH (SF* 3H <** aH an iH 3H SF* iir* Still another Monster Program
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      557 5 mnrv rwvv S?£CIHL ATTRACTION is To-night Saturday a.(th November, 1917 THE POPULAR BRITANNIA OPERA Coy. (An up-to-date Maliy Opera of) STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. WILL PERFORM AT THE KUALA KANGSAR ROAD THEATRE BALL, 9 9 b e o PENANG FOR THE FIRST TIME IN PENANG Come See Come See A Wonderfully Quick
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    THE STRAITS ECHO.
    97 6 MliM daily (exoept SudAji ud pdblio > holidays) ax xn OQTRION PRESS, Ltd. jfr 59, Beach Stmt, Penang. Fhion’ Ptfyt—l MH4 par unoL Onketation... Postage Extra. M«.i UMn (Post Pm) 917.50 OABLI A9DMU SOHO—PEN AN G Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 A. B. A ll
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    PALESTINE.
    1234 6 In a letter to Lord Rothschild a few dayi ago Mr. A. J. Balfour disclosed the Government policy as regards the future of Palestine To-day comes news that even the Germans have begun to envisage the possibility of the capture of Jerusalem. General Allenby’s forces have dealt the Turks
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    M. A. P.
    983 6 Mr, J. M. Gbista, of Messrs. Ghista Bros, I leaves for Singapore this afternoon on buai-1 ness. I, Mr. A. Anthony, who has been on a business visit to Penang, returns to Singapore I this afternoon. Mr. H. Gee, of Messrs. MoAuliffe, Davies I and Hope, leaves
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    RANDOM NOTES.
    982 6 The Conscientious Objector, Few will sympathise with that bud the conscientious objector, nd the following story, told by a oorresE P of the Mancheiter Guardian oorrect popular estimate of his derteriU On my way to prison for the purpolTnf visiting a conscientious objX" 0 was joined by another
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      29 6 IN AID OF THE RED CROSS FUND. If yon bave not won a prize IN THE SELANGOR or JOHORE LOTTERY Try your luck in the PENANG LOTTERY 888 PRIZES.
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    HAIG’S BLOW.
    1270 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] OFFICIAL REPOET. Southern Battle Front London, Not. 23 Sir Douglas Haig reports i<Tbe day was spent on the southern battle* front in consolidating a large area. Wher#Ter ws advanced during the last two days this was successfully carried out, except at Fontaine Notre Dame whioh the
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    FRENCH FRONT.
    654 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] I Entmy Attack Repulsed. London, Nov. 23. A French oommuniqnl states: In the region of Cerny and Jnvinoourt I our fire stopped an enemy attack on the left I of the position we won on November 21.’’ Artillery Duels London, November 23. A French official announcement
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    ITALIAN FRONT.
    624 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Enemy Activity at the Tagliamento. London, November 23. Italian aviators report great enemy aotivily at the Tagliamento. Th 9 prisoners declare that the objeot is to establish a formidable defence there in oass of defeat. Attaolu Repulsed London, November 23. An Italian offioial message states i—"We
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    RUSSIAN CHAOS.
    652 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Pacifist MeasuresLondon, November 22. A wireless Russian official announcement states that the Connoil of the People’s Commissaries, io the name of the Govern» ment of the Russian Ropublio, deprssd General Dukhoii-, owing to his refusal to offar an armistice, and appointed General Krylenko as Commander-io-Chief It
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    HUNANESE REVOLT.
    513 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Chinese Premier ResignsPeking, Nov. 22. The Premier has again resigned owing to the oomplete revolt of the Huoaoeas who have driven oat the northern troops from tbe Province, and also owing to the Governors of the Central Provinces defying the orders of the Government to snpprese
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    Outside.
    154 7 The following articles w.ll be fonnd on our outside pages Page. 3 —General Smuts on Reprisals. 4—Professor Kettle's Last Testament. Foundering of the Hong Wan.” 5.—“ A Conoeited Fellow.” Correa* pondence. A Municipal Case. 8—Church Army. Cburoh Services. More Pages in the Russian Drama. Vital Statistics. Today’s Bind Programme.
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    Church Army.
    656 8 THE MALAYAN TENTS. Position Desceibkd. Mr. Cyril B*xendale writes as follows to Mr. H. C, E. Zicharias, Koala Lumpur:— J Barclay’s Bank advises two further 1 remittances of £9OO from Kuala Lumpur. Prebendary Oarlile asks me to thank you again and says Malaya must be a great place
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    ST.GEORGE’S CHURCH, PENANG.
    160 8 Nov. 25. Sunday next before Advent. 8- a.m. Matins 8*30 a.uj. Holy Communion 6-00 p.m. Sunday School 6-00 p.m. Evensong Hymn 280 Psalms as set Magnificat 1 Bunnett Nunc Dimittis ia F Hymns 236,165 and 332 On Wednesday. 10*00 a m. Matins and Litany 5- p.m. Evensong
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    Penang Boy Scouts.
    1036 8 AWABD3 FOR GALLANTRY. And Mbeitoeious Seevicn. Yesterday was a red letter day in the annals of Boy Scout movement in Penarg for it was on this occasiou that the highest 4wards a member of this organisation can win were presented to Lim Tit Seab, of the Aoglo-Cbiaofe
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    P. M. I. A.
    540 8 We append the accounts of the entertainment, given by the P. M. I, A. Chinese j Amateur Dramatic Performance i Receipts. By Sale of Admission Tickets $6,514 50 Flags ***** -i ii Programmes 90.87 Refreshments 98.27 Payment from children admitted 46 05 Donation from Mrs.-Lake Yew
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    Empire Theatre.
    148 8 Packed houses have been the order at the above show since the change of programme last Thursday which speak of the unparalleled excellence of the films put on the screen. It is a pity, however, that the t Mysteries of Myra” wbicF is much liked is missed by
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    The Week’s Events.
    55 8 Saturday, November 24 P, V. Field Operations. Sunday, November 26. 25tb after Trinity. j P. Y. Church Parade, St. Andrew’s Church 5 30 p.m, Penang Swimming Club, November Handicap Rices. Monday, Noyrmbrr 26. Town Band, Esplanade. Municipal Commission, 4 p.m, Wednesday, Novbmbee 28. Town Band, Eeplanae. Friday,
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    Municipal Commission.
    222 8 The following are the Agenda fer the meeting of the Municipal Commi-aioners to be held on 26 b ioet 1 Minutes of last meeting to be read and c nfirmed. 2 Any special busicess the President may bring forward. 3 Questions. 4 Some bills to be passed. 5
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    The Britannia Opera.
    126 8 “Lohengrin” was successfully staged by the Britannia Op ra C impany at the Kuala Kingsar Road Theatre Hall last night, the large audience consisting most y of Chinese ladies both in the front seats and in the gallery upstairs. The acting of the Hero and of Miss
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    Shares.
    106 8 The following are the alterations of Mesers. A. A. Ar-thony A Co.’s Share List to-day Bukit Katil Robber Estates 0.85 buyers and 0.95 sellers; Luaa* Rubber Eitates $B-50 buyers and $8 75 sellers; Milaka Pinda Rubber Estates A 3 05 sellers Parit (Perak) Rubber Co. $2 75 buyers and
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    H.H. the Sultan of Perak.
    68 8 CFrom Out Oion Correspondent Investiture Ceremony. Ipob, November 24 The Timet of Malayi learns that H. E' the High Commissioner will invest H. H. The Sultan of Per*k with the Insignia of the K.C.M.G. at the A«tana Nagara, Kuala Kangsar. The Chief Secretary, the Resident
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    Singapore Rubber Auction.
    79 8 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 24. The Rubber auction occupied three days* The following were the prioes realised Fine smoked sheet... $lOO to $lO6 per picul Good 75 99 jdo Fine plain 78 90 *do Unsmoked fine plain 90 do Cxepefine pale thin 100 105 do
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    Electric Polyscope.
    102 8 Last night’s packed house at the Polyscope proves the excellence of the films put on the screen. The earlier show started punctually at 7.30 with a very instructive moral lesson in the Universal Special Even as You and I iu 7 complete reels. C&bira,” which was none the
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    M. F. A.
    14 8 To-morrow, Sunday, in the Leagur, Oreeoeat and Bt>a Tanjong Tokong me*S
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    More Pages in the Russian Drama.
    1730 8  -  By Paul Hyacinthe Loyson MARTYRDOM OF THE OFFICERS. (E iitor of Lea Droits de I Homme Petrogiar’, September, 1917. To travel in Russia at tiji9 moment brings both gain and pain instructive as are tbe lessons to an Ally, they are dutressing to a
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    Vital Statistics.
    71 8 The following is the health statement ot tha Penang Municipality for the week ended November 17,1917 [Male 54) > 73 Female 19 J Death rate 85.91 per millo per Una» compared with 62-96 in the preceding week and with 23.35 in the corresponding week ot last year. Nationality.
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    To-day's Band Programme.
    60 8 The following programme of minis Hill b 0 played at the Golf Club this evawog 5 45 p.m. 1 Selection Cavalleria Rush- cana Maicagm i 2 Polka Are you Engaged Hewitt 3 Selection Carmen up to Date B xat 4 Waltz The Girl iQ the Train Fall
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    A Grand Fleet Chaplain’s Note-Book.
    1083 9 Old Ships. Some little time ago I spent twenty-four hours in one of our obsolete battleships, now used as a Dep6t-ship; after many eventful years of sea life she bad pasted cut of active service with the fleet, and, with her glory very much departed,
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      528 9 Penang Auction Mart. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE TO BE SOLD BY j PUBLIC AUCTION Do Thursday, the 29th November, 1917, AT NOON. At tbe Police Station, j Bukit Mertajim, Piovince Wellesley. The following property belonging to LIM KONG ENG. All those seven pieces of land situate in the Central
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      729 9 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. AN ORDINARY MEETING of tbe Municipal Commissioners will fce held at tbe Mun cipal Off ce at 4 p.m. on M nday, the 26:h mstaot. (Bv Order) L. A. COUriER BIGGS, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners. GENERAL POST OFFICE Advertisements in Stamp Books» Tendrs are invited for tbe
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    Gerard on the War.
    1895 10 BPEECH IN 8 AN FRANCISCO War Will Continue foe Long Tim* James, W. Gerard, Ambassador of the United States to Germany during the stirring times that led up to the entry of the United States into the war, on his first public .appearance in Sin Francisco
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      40 10 Early Colds. Be careful of tbe colds you take at tbii time of tbe year. They are particularly dangerous. A neglected cold may mean a win-ter-long cold. Take Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at onoe, For salt by all dispensaries and dealers.
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    Motor News.
    664 11 Before the war Franca headed the liat of automobile exporting nation a, followed iD order of importance by America, with Ita’y occupying fifth position. Since then oonditiona have changed enormoualy and while it will not oome aa a surprise to most people to learn that the United Statea
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    Calcutta Murder Case.
    150 11 Moths» Discharged Calcutta, Nov 8, Tbe chief presidency magistrate took nr the case in which Sbit-k Ismail and Mrs Tomich were charged in connection with the murder of the second accused’s son D jrrnond. The prosecution bavin? withdrawn tbe charge against Mrs. Tomioh tbe magistrate discharged her
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